Canada: hog inventories decline for second consecutive year
The decline of Canadian hog inventories marks the second consecutive year-over-year (January to January) decrease. Demand from Japan helped keep exports up despite ban from China.
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Global grain market report
World grain production was at an almost historic high last year. Soyabean production expected to fall. COVID-19 affects markets.
Germany: pig slaughter down in 2019
Companies produced less pork, more beef and poultry meat.
France reports on the unprofitability of its public slaughterhouses
France's Court of Auditors has just published its annual report. Among the issues addressed is a report on the public slaughterhouse situation.
Spain: European leader in pork exports
Last year Spain exported 1,183,750 tonnes of pork, ranking first among the main European exporters of pork products.
ASF Vietnam: How to predict the future without knowing how many sows were destroyed?
Over 5.9 million pigs have been destroyed in Vietnam due to ASF, but the number of sows killed is unknown. IPSARD created two simulation scenarios to help predict the implications.
Coronavirus pervades the pork market. Risks and latent uncertainties.
Restoring normalcy in China is the key factor in the current world market for pork. That's just how things stand.
Cargill launches plant-based patty and ground products
New offerings expand protein options for foodservice and retail customers, including private label solutions.
Brazil: record pork production expected for 2020 amidst COVID-19 uncertainty
Brazilian pork exports and production are expected to rise due to strong exports to China and stable feed costs this year. COVID-19 does pose some uncertainty.
CPF witnesses 139% jump in fourth-quarter earnings and foresees continued growth
Overseas business drove earnings. Expected pork shortages in China and Vietnam suggest the company will see another good year in 2020.
Portugal: pig slaughter decreases in 2019
The slaughter of pigs in Portugal fell by 0.7% (-30,089 head) in 2019. Slaughter weight increased by 1.1%.
EU: Large increase in pork exports with Spain leading and China as the main destination
European exports have increased by more than 20%. China continues to be the main destination and Spain the main exporter.
Mexico: agricultural exports increase in value
In 2019, agricultural and agro-industrial exports generated US$37.8 billion, an annual increase of 8.59 percent.
Brazil and Argentina: cooperation in the agricultural sector
The two countries approved model certificates for the export of Brazilian boar semen.
Taiwan bans the import of Italian pork, pigs, and pork products
Taiwan is calling for a ban the entry of Italian pork, live animals, and pork products in light of increased ASF cases on the island of Sardinia.
Hog production picks up in China
China sees its fourth consecutive month of growth in recovering its herds in the wake of ASF.